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SwedenNorth Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst water level
River gauge, North Branch Patapsco River, Maryland, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 18.5 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst: the gauge reads 1.36 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.35 ft – 1.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.75 ftJune 22, 1972
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.75 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 2 | 16.59 ft | September 26, 1975 |
| 3 | 13.00 ft | July 26, 2018 |
| 4 | 11.27 ft | October 1, 1979 |
| 5 | 10.75 ft | February 12, 1985 |
| 6 | 10.38 ft | August 13, 1955 |
| 7 | 10.33 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 8 | 10.28 ft | September 8, 2011 |
| 9 | 10.24 ft | May 6, 1989 |
| 10 | 10.07 ft | November 28, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Run near FinksburgRiver gauge, Beaver Run | 0.51 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1.4 mi |
| Morgan Run near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Morgan Run | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Piney Run at DoverRiver gauge, Piney Run | 1.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Gwynns Falls near DelightRiver gauge, Gwynns Falls | 0.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Cranberry Branch near WestminsterRiver gauge, Cranberry Branch | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Red Run near Owings MillsRiver gauge, Red Run | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 9 mi |
| Georges Run near BeckleysvilleRiver gauge, Georges Run | 0.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Pond Branch at Oregon RidgeRiver gauge, Pond Branch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst?
The highest level on record is 20.75 ft on June 22, 1972.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01586000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.50300, -76.88439(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.36 ft | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst (usgs:01586000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/north-branch-patapsco-river-at-cedarhurst
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer